NE Minneapolis

2112 Broadway Street NE,
Suite 195, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Coon Rapids

8770 Springbrook Dr. NW,
Suite 106, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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Hand & Wrist Pain

Our hands and wrists do a lot of work, which unfortunately means more opportunities to cause invisible injury and worsen existing pain. Hand and wrist pain, while very inconvenient, is very common
Hand and wrist physical therapy treatment

With the use of our hands for work and play all day long it’s no wonder we tend to have pain. With wrist and hand pain comes reduced range of motion and difficulty doing tasks like holding objects, writing and texting – just think of how often you use your hands and wrists every day!

Main Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain

Getting to the bottom of what’s causing your hand and wrist pain is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. Signs and symptoms can indicate if there’s an issue with your hand and wrist, from your wrist to fingertips such as:

  • Redness
  • Stiffness
  • Weakness
  • Numbness
  • Swelling
  • Tingling
    Repetitive Motion – As one of the most common reasons that people develop pain in their hands and wrists, repetitive motion doing the same things, including staying in the same position for a long period can have terrible effects on the wrist. Think driving for too long or even typing on our computers and phones.

    Physical Impact – Falling on your wrists or hitting your hands and wrists can cause injury and pain. Impacts can cause fractures, sprains, or strains. You don’t need to break a bone to feel the impact causing harm to nerves and tissues.

    Ganglion Cysts – Benign tumors that grow on the wrists. They can often press on a nerve causing pain and a tingling sensation. Removal can be of benefit but in some cases these cysts do return.

    Hand & Wrist Pain Treatment

    Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to relieve your hand & wrist pain, including Manual Therapies

    Manual Therapy

    Joint mobilization
    Gentle movements to improve mobility in areas that are restricted, restoring normal joint mechanics and reducing stiffness.

    Soft tissue mobilization
    Techniques like massage and myofascial release may be used to release tension in muscles, ligaments and fascia focused around the knee.

    Trigger point therapy
    We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.

    Hand & Wrist Treatment Techniques

    Dry needling/electrical stimulation
    Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.

    Kinesiotaping
    Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.

    Graston Technique
    Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

    Our Most Common Therapeutic Interventions

    Custom Rehab Programs
    We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle supporting the knee, improve your flexibility, and provide more stability.

    Functional Training
    We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.

    Activity modification and return to sport
    We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.

    Hand and wrist pain physical therapy

    The PRO Therapy Difference

    What sets us apart? It’s our team of dedicated physical therapists who specialize in uncovering the root causes of your hand & wrist pain, not just masking the symptoms.

    Instead of quick fixes that might be recommended by other types of providers, like pain medications, injections or unnecessary surgical interventions, we’re committed to providing you with a range of care to help you heal.

    Unsure if physical therapy or PRO Therapy is right for you? Book a complimentary phone callback with a member of our team.

    See What Our Patients Are Saying

    Read our reviews from other people like you who came to see the physical therapy team – and left much healthier and happier.
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    PRO Therapy
    Based on 322 reviews
    Jacob H.
    I worked with Dr Kelvyn on my ankle and he was excellent. Very attentive and good at changing/adding exercises as needed. He went above and beyond by adjusting my exercises to my desired activities. Extremely positive experience overall.
    Alessia C.
    I worked with Dr. Lily from January to July following a bad car accident and I can't recommend her enough!! From day one, she was incredibly friendly, supportive, and truly listened to what I was going through. She customized a workout and recovery plan that evolved with me every step of the way, making sure it suited my needs and progress.

    She also introduced me to cupping and dry needling, both of which were completely new to me, and was extremely patient and reassuring, especially knowing I was nervous about needles. Thanks to her care and dedication, I’ve seen some improvement in my back, neck, and legs.

    If you’re looking for someone who’s highly skilled, compassionate, and genuinely committed to helping you heal, Dr. Lily is the one to see! 🙂 Thank you!!
    MaryAnn S
    I have been a client of PRO Therapy since 2019 and each time I have received the best of care from the doctors I have seen. Every team member here cares about the individual and the best approach to healing. I try to deal with my pain issues with out drugs as much as possible and the care I receive from the therapists at PRO Therapy is the best. I highly recommend their services. Most recently I injured my right shoulder and arm from pulling weeds and waited too long to address the pain and limitations I was experiencing. The Stemwave non-invasive medical treatment that I have received in the past 3 weeks along with PT from one of the doctors has brought tremendous relief and is allowing me to get back to normal day to day activities. If you are looking for a clinic that treats you with respect and care as well as addressing your pain issues, don’t go any where else, PRO Therapy is your place!
    Lindsay G.
    My experience with Pro Therapy, and Dr. Lily Anderson was awesome. I had let my injury get to the point where it was disruptive not only to my training but daily life. Dr. Lily helped me set goals for each week, and I started to see improvement weekly! Now I have the tools and knowledge to maintain my recovery. So grateful for Dr. Lily and Pro Therapy.
    Makenna S.
    Dr. Lily was incredibly helpful in diagnosing and treating my knee pain! She was always so receptive to my feedback and incredibly accommodating to wherever I was at in my rehab journey. Her exercises and guidance have me pain-free after just a couple months, cannot recommend highly enough!
    Sam H.
    Lovely PTs! Easy to talk to professionals who know what they are doing and how to best help you. Scheduling appointments are very simple and they always send a reminder text the day before your appointment. Highly recommend!
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    Outstanding experience working with Dr Salfer and the Pro Therapy team. Helped me overcome a longstanding injury that blocked me from running. Am back to regular 5Ks for the first time in almost a decade and feel fantastic! Dr Salfer is great at what she does and is super patient to answer questions and provide instructions on how to do exercises. Front desk team also couldn’t be nicer. Thank you!
    Arman M.
    Great place to go for quality care. Kelvyn is an excellent PT and had an answer to all my questions.
    Johnnell L.
    I love this place let’s start off with there communication the best when it comes to that and I feel comfortable with the environment I’m around. I feel like there getting the job done
    Andrew K.